The Zoo
- TV comedy
- CBBC
- 2017 - 2018
- 28 episodes (2 series)
A CBBC series in which animals at Paignton Zoo are given comedy voices. Stars Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Richard David-Caine, Stuart Garlick and Hugh Dennis
Episode menu
- Series 1, Episode 15 - The Mascot
The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.
Further details
The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo. Jurgen the gorilla obviously thinks it should be him, but the series narrator wants to meet all the residents, before deciding who the face of the zoo will be. With senior head keeper, Matt away at dancercise classes, Jurgen steps in as a 'knowledgeable guide' to introduce each of the animals - giving his less than accurate opinions along the way.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st September 2017
- Time
- 8:45am
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 15 minutes
Cast & crew
| Lewis Macleod | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Richard David-Caine | Various (Voice) |
| Stuart Garlick | Various (Voice) |
| Hugh Dennis | Narrator |
| Aaron Paul | Writer |
| Dominic English (as Dom English) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ali Crockatt | Writer (Additional Material) |
| David Scott | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lucy Clarke | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Adam Oldroyd | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Clare Kingston | Writer |
| Alex Boyle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rowan Crawford | Director |
| Aaron Paul | Series Producer |
| Jonny Keeling | Executive Producer |
| Josh Scherba | Executive Producer |
| Richard Rowe | Co-producer |
| Clare Kingston | Producer |
| Alex Boyle | Editor |